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to interpret
01
to explain what something means
Transitive: to interpret sth
Examples
During the meeting, the manager interpreted the feedback from the team to improve the project.
02
to translate spoken words or sign language from one language to another
Transitive: to interpret spoken or signed words | to interpret spoken or signed words into a language
Examples
She interpreted the speech for the audience in real time.
03
to understand or assign meaning to something
Transitive: to interpret sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
interpret
3rd person singular
interprets
Present participle
interpreting
Past simple
interpreted
Past participle
interpreted
Examples
Psychologists interpret dreams to gain insights into a person's subconscious thoughts.
04
to perform a role or piece of music in a way that expresses the performer's understanding of its intent
Transitive: to interpret an artistic work
Examples
The pianist interpreted the sonata with a focus on its lyrical beauty.
05
to communicate what someone is saying in one language to others in a different language
Intransitive
Examples
She paused briefly to interpret as the speaker continued.
Lexical Tree
interpretable
interpretation
interpretative
interpret
